Eczema in children has different traits than in adults
Early-onset atopic dermatitis [AD] in children appears to have a different phenotype than AD in adults, which may open new therapeutic...
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by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Oct 11, 20162 min read
AD patients are more likely to be colonized with S. aureus than healthy controls
Researchers, in a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, report that on average, 70% of atopic dermatitis (AD) patients...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Oct 7, 20162 min read
Human beta-defensin 2 may be key to protecting barrier function in eczema
Triggering production of a protective molecule in the skin may help maintain skin barrier function in patients with atopic dermatitis...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Sep 26, 20162 min read
Mother’s vitamin B3 status during pregnancy linked to infants’ risk of atopic dermatitis
Infants whose mothers had a higher level of a particular type of vitamin B during pregnancy have a lower risk of atopic dermatitis at age...
by Rob Leteste, Associate Editor
Jun 24, 20162 min read
Hard water may be linked to the development of AD early in life
High domestic water calcium carbonate (hard water) levels might be associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis (AD) in...
by Mitch Shannon, Associate Editor
Jun 13, 20162 min read
Stem cells from umbilical cord blood may help treat AD
Data suggest that the infusion of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUCB-MSCs) might be an effective therapy for...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Jun 7, 20163 min read
SSSMLT2016: Managing AD in young skin of colour patients
Photo by Emily Innes-Leroux/The Chronicle Early treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) reduces the flaring frequency and intensity of this...
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